Saat Rang Ke Sapne(1997)
Saat Rang Ke Sapne is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Amitabh Bachchan. The film stars Arvind Swamy in his Bollywood debut alongside Juhi Chawla, with Anupam Kher, Farida Jalal, and Satish Shah in supporting roles. The story follows Mahipal, a loyal bullock-cart racer, who is caught between his friendship with his employer Bhanu and his love for a gypsy woman named Jalima. Set against the vibrant landscapes of Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu, the film explores themes of love, revenge, and sacrifice. It is a remake of Priyadarshan's own 1994 Malayalam film Thenmavin Kombath. The film was a box office failure and received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its visuals but criticized its convoluted plot and excessive length. The soundtrack, composed by Nadeem-Shravan, features the popular title track.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1997
- Director
- Priyadarshan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 56m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Mahipal is the best bullock-cart racer in his village. He wins every year for his friend Bhanu, who seeks revenge on a rival family. But when a beautiful gypsy named Jalima arrives, both men fall for her. Jalima loves Mahipal, but he is loyal to Bhanu. A dangerous villain from Jalima's past threatens everyone. Mahipal must choose between his friend and his love.
“Seven colors, one dream.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Saat Rang Ke Sapne
Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Farida Jalal (11 films together), Anupam Kher & Juhi Chawla (9 films together), Anupam Kher & Priyadarshan (2 films together), and Juhi Chawla & Farida Jalal (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a remake of the 1995 Tamil movie 'Muthu', which itself was a remake of the 1991 Malayalam film 'Kappela'.
- This was one of the few Hindi films where actor Arvind Swamy, known for his Tamil roles, played the lead character.
- Director Priyadarshan and actor Anupam Kher collaborated on this film after their successful comedy 'Hera Pheri' two years later.
- The bullock cart race scenes were filmed in rural Maharashtra to capture authentic village settings and traditions.
- Despite having popular actors, the movie did not perform well at the box office compared to Priyadarshan's comedies.
- The soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik, who was known for many hit songs in the 1990s.
- Actress Farida Jalal, who played the tragic mother, was often cast in motherly roles during this period of her career.